La Grande evening observer., November 05, 1917, Image 4

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1S1T,
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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER.
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RUSSIA AND ITALY.
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The Russian collapse and the Italian reverses are bad
for the allies. These defeats come just at a time when the
British and French were driving ahead at full speed. They
are the fortunes of war. No war was ever fought and won
1 which everything went smoothly, in which every battle
as a victory. The Italians were going ahead too rapidly,
straining every nerve to capture Trieste, a city built on
territory formerly Italian. The German generals through
their elaborate py system, which was probably working
behind the Italian army, discovered the weak spot in the
Italian lines and broke through with a tremendous force.
The Italian loss was huge, but the wonder is that General
Cadorna's army was not totally annihilated.
Premier Kerensky is withdrawing from the war because
he has to. The socialistic and anarchistic sentiment in
Russia is strongly opposed to war. Kerensky is probably
adopting the wise course, withdrawing from the war for
the Winter when campaigning is not feasible, and hoping
to restore civil order and discipline in the army so that
campaigning may be resumed in the Spring when the Uni
ted States will be on the firing line with France and Great
Britain. By that time the Italians will have come back,
and the Austro-Gcrmans will have their hands full. The
war will be won, with or without Russia.
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The small boy is beginning to dream of Santa Clans.
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Oh woman in North Powder refused to sign the food
pledge, which no doubt pleases her very much. No doubt
she is always in such a hopeless minority.
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The Observer's tobacco fund is growing. Now is the
time to send the boys at the front a Christmas present.
The Christmas tobacco will be shipped from New York
about the 15th of this month.
Rippling Rhymes
By WALT MASON
The Rejected.
It gives my soul a wrench,
that I can't join the boys, and
excavate a .trench, and make a
warlike noise. I stick to my
abode and do my daily grind,
because I'm pigeon toed,
knock-kneed and color blind.
For me no hero's wreath, no
garlands or applause, because
I've store made teeth, swayed
back and lumpy jaws. 1 see the boys go by,
with buoyant step and free, and shed a weary
sigh the march is not for me. 1 may not hear
the drums, or join the gallant charge, because
I've shriveled gums, because my waistline's
large. Ah, well, a gent can do his little stunt
at home, if he can't pot a few beyond the rag
ing foam. By humping all the day, and buck
ling down like wax, niet.hinks that I can pay
each added wartime tax. By helping liquidate
our Uncle's grievous bills, I'll keep my rec
ord straight, though shy of martial thrills.
I'll pay up like a guy who wants to do bis
chare; so when the boys go by, I'll get no stony
stare. I cannot pack a gun, or wield a snick
ersnee, because I weigh a ton, and have the
housemaid's knee; I'm troubled with the gout
and falling of the hair, but that won't let me
out I still can do my share.
(Copyright 191? by George Mntttiew Adams.)
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NOW! I
SALE OF LADIES' SUITS-
An opportunity that must prove irresistable to those
whose Suit is still unchosen
In this collection of Ladies' Suits we have some of the newest creations to offer. Plain
tailored, slightly trimmed and fancier suits. The styles are so attractive and practical
there are Coats trimmed with collars and cuffs of plush.
All are good and full and have collars of many kinds, which fit up snugly around the
neck or can be worn open. Belts are also used in many novel ways. We have these
in blues, browns, grays, burgundy, taupe, greeens, plum and plain black.
We want every woman to take advantage of this great offering come in and see them
whether you buy or not; we'll be glad to show them to you.
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EVERY SUIT IN OVR ENTIRE
You'll surely find one among this extensive line.
Some of the prices are quoted below:
$25.00 values at $18.75
$27.50 values at $20.70
$30.00 values at $22.50 .
$32.50 values at $24.40
$35.00 values at $26.25
: $40.00 values at $30.00
$45.00 values at $33.75
$50.00 values at $37.50
$55.00 values at $41.25
$60.00 values at $45.00
SALE STARTS TODAY
Make your selection now while the line is complete 60 Suits to select from.
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La Grande today is honored by being the host to the
Vice-President of the United States and we give a cordial
welcome to our distinguished visitor.
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Seattle is making a great to-do over the question as to
whether or not the city is infested with vice. .Major Gen
eral Greene says it is and Mayor Hi Hill says it is not.
The best thing for Seattle to do is to follow the Major
Generafs orders and clean up. Seattle's reputation for
many years has been that of a wide-open town.
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START BOOM FOR WALTER PIERCE.
While candidates for Governor arc being discussed by
both sides, and available Gubernatorial and Senatorial
timber is being sought, we rise to suggest that the Demo
crats would make no mistake should they select Senator
Walter M. Pierce, of La Grande, for either place. Senator
Pierce is one of the best known men in the state, a farm
er and stockgrower, who knows the needs of Oregon from
one end to the other, and has always been in movements
which concern the public welfare. The Capital Journal
believes that a state ticket headed by the name of Walter
M. Pierce would command universal respect and receive
very strong indorsement at the hands of the voters at the
polls. Salem Capital Journal.
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A Religious Bill.
Mr. Tucker had unexpectedly come
face to face with Mr. Cutting, from
whom he had frequently borrowed
money.
"Er aw what was the denomina
tion of the bill you loaned me?" he
asked nervously.
"Episcopalian, I guess," said Mr.
Cutting. "At any rate, it keeps Lent
very well." New York American.
Cottage Grove The Brown Lumber
company's mill here may be rebuilt .
soon.
COME
THROUGH
Must Sleep.
It was nearly noon when the irate
traveling man found the night clerk
of the little hotel in a North Carolina
town.
"I told you to call me for the 7
o'clock train. Now I have to lose
24 hours' time. Why didn't you call
me 7"
"I couldn't very well," explained
the clerk cheerfully, "I just got up
myself."
Read the ads for INFORMATION
ABOUT COMMODITIES.
To hoard money, to be afraid to buy
what you need, is to go on the plan
that you lire apart from the world,
and are not subject to common condi
tions. If you want prosperity here on
a great scale, do your bit. Buy what
you need.
Opportunities to save money on
your purchases are just as great now,
when the tendency toward higher
price levels is general, as in times
when money is less abundant and
prices leas subject to floctaaUon.
Read the ads.
The
Woman
Who Pays
by check instead of in currency escapes a lot
of worry about money matters. She has an
accurate record of where her money goes
and a receipt for every penny she has paid
out. Besides it's so much safer to h?.ve the
cash in the bank than in the home. Our sp
cial department for women will bti glad to
give information.
La Grande National BanK